Am I dead or am I alive?

That’s what Milo wonders. Actually, he’s in an in-between world, exploring the mysteries of the universe – from the most minuscule quantum to the largest exploding nebula – while his body lies in a coma on earth. 

Milo had gone hang-gliding to “clear his mind,” launching from Na Pali cliffs of Kauai. His life had hit bottom. His marriage is dying, his finances had gone bust, and he’d even been fooled by a scammer. But now, in this alternate field of consciousness, Milo finds beauty and perspective – a place he might choose to stay in, rather than face the realities of life.

His wife Addie, a magazine writer, stands vigil at his side, also facing a dilemma. She’d been told by a mystic she had a rare gift for healing, which she’d only half-believed. But when Milo’s grandmother had asked Addie to lay her hands on her, the woman had died. Addie is terrified now of her healing powers, though there’s a chance she could awaken Milo.

Meanwhile, the family cat, Tenacity, senses that his “human” is somewhere else and disappears to find him. “Nasty” is spotted on the Kalalau trail, and though a hurricane is approaching, Addie goes to search for him, only to trip and fall from the cliff. She joins Milo in the in-between world, and he shares with her the wonders of the quantum. Hours later, Addie awakes in bed at the brain trauma center where Milo lies comatose in the same room.

Now she’s wondering if she should take that chance.  But is Milo willing to return? 

Milo in the Sky, is my recently completed debut novel, set primarily on the dramatic North Shore of Kauai. I view it as a deeply-felt love story about things I believe are especially appropriate in today’s disconnected world of ultra-technology – exploring matters of love, connection, touch, and how people can lose each other, then find each other again. 

I’m currently submitting Milo to the literary agents who believe in this story so we can work together to get it published. Please keep your fingers crossed for me! Any possible vibes in this direction are greatly appreciated.

All the best,

Lisa